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1. [2023] NZEmpC 30 Goldie v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...by exceptional circumstances and the application for leave was declined.3 [6] Ms Goldie challenges the Authority’s determination declining her application and this judgment resolves her challenge. Ms Goldie was dismissed for failing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 [7] Ms Goldie started working for the Department of Corrections in 2017. [8] In early October 2021, the Government announced that mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations would be extended to a number of public service s...

2. [2023] NZEmpC 158 Turner v Te Whatu Ora [pdf, 293 KB]

   ...[6] In March 2021, an Associate Charge Nurse at the DHB was visiting an aged residential care facility in Carterton and was advised that it had been brought to the attention of one of the nurse managers there that Ms Turner had been posting anti- vaccine information on Facebook. Concern was expressed that, due to Ms Turner being a well-respected Kahukura nurse that other staff looked up to, the posts had caused staff at the aged residential care facility to question whether they shoul...

3. 22 02 09 FINAL Media release Omicron Red [pdf, 502 KB]

   ...settings that govern access to courts and the right to be present at hearings. The revised protocols will take effect on Monday 14 February 2022. The main changes to the protocols are as follows: • For those entering the Courts without a My Vaccine Pass, the requirement for a negative PCR test to be administered has changed from 72 hours to 48 hours. • If a person whose attendance is required presents at court without a My Vaccine Pass and is unable to provide proof of a negati...

4. Health-and-Safety-information-for-jurors-during-COVID-19-v0.3-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...must: • Sign in or scan the COVID-19 QR code at our entrances, and within public spaces (e.g., at counters). This will support everyone to keep a personal record of their movements to enable contact tracing. • Show either a current My Vaccine Pass, or evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 PCR test (within the last 48 hours), or a negative rapid antigen test (within the last 24 hours). You will still be able to enter the court building if you don’t show any of these...

5. Health and Safety information for jurors during COVID-19 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...must: • Sign in or scan the COVID-19 QR code at our entrances, and within public spaces (e.g., at counters). This will support everyone to keep a personal record of their movements to enable contact tracing. • Show either a current My Vaccine Pass, or evidence of a recent negative COVID-19 PCR test (within the last 72 hours), or a negative rapid antigen test (within the last 24 hours). You will still be able to enter the court building if you don’t show any of these...

6. NZPB position description December 2021 [doc, 40 KB]

   ...interest. Members must declare to the Chairperson any personal or professional interests or associations that might create a conflict with their duties as a member of the Board. The Chairperson will decide on the appropriate course of action. Covid-19 vaccination Members are required to be double vaccinated in order to undertake their New Zealand Parole duties in prisons. Induction The Board Chairperson will arrange for induction training and continuing education training and development....

7. 2021 NZPSPLA 010.pdf [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...issued a formal warning after another assault. The only reason charges were not laid was because the victim did not want to press charges. [3] In addition, last month Mr Faaumuumu posted a photograph on social media of a freezer holding Covid 19 vaccines where he was working as a security guard. The photograph was accompanied by a caption saying he was looking after the storage site followed by an anti-government rant which posed a risk to the storage facility. [4] The photogr...

8. OIA 98195 [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...requested is more closely connected with the Ministry's functions. Your request and my response is provided below: I am writing to establish if pathologists in NZ perform the 'anti PF4 antibody test' in all deceased persons, post Covid vaccination, as it has been said that this may cause the rare development of immune thrombocytopenia, mediated by platelet-activating antibodies against PF4, which clinically mimics heparin-induced autoimmune thrombocytopenia. The Ministry...

9. OIA-98195.pdf [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...requested is more closely connected with the Ministry's functions. Your request and my response is provided below: I am writing to establish if pathologists in NZ perform the 'anti PF4 antibody test' in all deceased persons, post Covid vaccination, as it has been said that this may cause the rare development of immune thrombocytopenia, mediated by platelet-activating antibodies against PF4, which clinically mimics heparin-induced autoimmune thrombocytopenia. The Ministry...

10. Recommendations recap - issue 8 [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49 5 Part A (1 October 2013 to 28 February 2014): Recommendations Child deaths Case number Catch Words CSU-2012-CCH-000830 2014 NC CorC 5 Whooping Cough, Vaccination, Premature Delivery, Aged 6 Weeks Link to summary and recommendations http://www.nzlii.org/nz/cases/NZCorC/2014/5.html Response...